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How to get fromColumbia to Lafayetteby plane, bus (Greyhound), bus, train, car, or train (Amtrak)

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There are 6 ways to get from Columbia to Lafayette by plane, bus (Greyhound), bus, train, car, or train (Amtrak)

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from Columbia (CAE) to Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT)plane plane CAE - LFT
    5h 18m
    $82–404

  2. Bus via Sandy Springs

    1. Take the bus from Columbia, SC to Camdenbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Camden to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Atlanta to Lafayettebus bus
    18h 58m
    $168–260

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Columbia, SC to Camdenbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Camden to Charlotte Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Charlotte Amtrak Station to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain train
    4. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Lafayette Amtrak Stationtrain train
    29h 27m
    $322–674

  4. Drive 784.9 mi

    1. Drive from Columbia to Lafayettecar car 784.9 mi
    12h 52m
    $144–207

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Columbia, SC to Camdenbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Camden to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Lafayette Transit Systembus bus
    24h 33m
    $160–306

  6. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Columbia Station to Carytrain train
    2. Take the train from Cary to Greensborotrain train
    3. Take the train from Greensboro to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain train
    4. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Lafayette Amtrak Stationtrain train
    33h 27m
    $382–871

Columbia to Lafayette by train (Amtrak)

Calendar3Weekly Trains
Duration33h 27mAverage Duration
Ticket$382Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 697.6 mi
  • Duration: 5h 18m

What companies run services between Columbia, SC, USA and Lafayette, LA, USA?

Delta and American Airlines fly from Columbia (CAE) to Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sumter Laurel South to Lafayette via Broad Marley North, Columbia, SC, Camden, Atlanta Bus Station, Garnett Station, Doraville Station, and Atlanta in around 18h 58m.

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